Lyons Township Dog Training Club

Lyons Township Dog Training Club Robert Olson, Trial Secretary 22W462 Sycamore Dr. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-7406 Agility Events 2015054311 and 2015054312 PREMIUM LIST Lyons Township Dog Training Club, Inc. (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) All Breed Agility Trial This Event is Accepting Entries for Dogs Listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program Saturday Sunday, October 3 4, 2015: All Standard, Jumpers With Weaves, FAST, and Time2Beat Classes ** New AKC Premier Classes offered both days ** Dogs eligible for the Master classes (Std/JWW) may enter the corresponding Premier classes Dogs may enter both Master and Premier classes on the same day 6 runs per day available! Max McCook Athletic Center 4750 Vernon Ave McCook, IL 60525-6002 2 Rings 90x100 indoors on artificial turf. Show Hours: 6:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Judging begins at 8:00 a.m. Entries limited to 660 runs per day. Entries will be chosen by random draw. Entries open at 9:00 a.m. on August 5, 2015 Opening period ends at 6:00 p.m. on September 8, 2015 Random draw will be held at 7:30 p.m. on September 8, 2015 at the trial secretary s residence. After-close wait list is offered. See details inside premium. Final closing date 6:00 p.m. on September 18, 2015 after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Certification: Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James Crowley, Secretary

Lyons Township Dog Training Club Officers President: Ron McGrath Vice President Christine Kowalkowski Secretary: Debbie Sazma, 6123 S. Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 Treasurer: Jan Salzman Event Committee Trial Chairperson: Betty Smith, 28W085 Cantigny Drive, Winfield, IL 60190 (630) 231 9892 Betty.greg@comcast.net Committee Dallas Ingold, Susan Sobyra, Debbie Sazma, Ronald Members McGrath, David Orr, Gina Cameron Trial Secretary Robert Olson, 22W462 Sycamore Drive, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 790-8426, secretary@livetrial.net ENTRY INFORMATION: Entry fee is $26 for the first entry, per dog, per day; $15 for 2 nd /3 rd /4 th entries, and $10 for 5 th and 6 th entries of the same dog, per day (includes $3.50/$3.00 AKC recording fee per entry). Mail all entries with fees (checks or money orders only; no starter checks please) payable to LTDTC to: Robert Olson 22W462 Sycamore Drive Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-7406 Returned checks will incur a $25 fee. A maximum of ten (10) dogs may be submitted per envelope of entries. Entries that are incorrect, illegible, or incomplete will not be accepted and will be returned to the exhibitor. Express mail entries must waive the signature requirement or they will be refused. Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate and legible information on their entry forms. All illegible or incomplete forms may be returned without prior notification to the exhibitor. Trial secretary assumes no responsibility for incorrect entry information due to illegibility of the entry. Entries will not be accepted without proper fees and signatures. Entries must be submitted on entry forms with the AKC agreement printed on the reverse side. Entries submitted without the agreement will be returned. If any exhibitor wishes to know that he made it into the trial after the draw, he must either include a valid email address on the entry form (preferred) or include a self-addressed stamped postcard or envelope to be returned after the draw date. JUDGES Jacqueline M O'Neill #42117 Arlyn Sigeti #18941 110 Sherwood Dr Bloomsburg, PA 17815-3072 17849 Paxton Ave Lansing, IL 60438-1519 Saturday all JWW & FAST classes Saturday all Std & T2B classes Sunday all Std & T2B classes Sunday all JWW & FAST classes Tentative Schedule: Ring 1: T2B, Premier Standard, Exc./Mstr. Standard, Open Standard, Novice Standard Ring 2: Exc./Mstr. FAST, Open FAST, Novice FAST, Premier JWW, Exc./Mstr. JWW, Open JWW, Novice JWW LTDTC AGILITY VOLUNTEER SIGN UP FORM Please fill in all information below and return to the trial secretary with your entry. All volunteers will receive lunch Name: Phone: Email address: I am willing to work (please circle all that apply) Saturday Sunday Any time restrictions? I am experienced and willing to (please circle all that apply) everything chief course builder course builder helper ring captain gate steward scribe assistant scribe timer bar setter chute straightener leash runner sheet runner Friday night setup Sunday tear down I am not experienced, but willing to learn (please circle all that apply) course builder timer for all jobs below, volunteer must be able to move quickly bar setter chute straightener sheet runner leash runner Additional comments:

MOVE-UP REGULATIONS: Dogs may be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of qualifying for an agility title, provided that the request is made in writing to the trial secretary only. Forms may be mailed to Robert Olson, 22W462 Sycamore Dr., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 or emailed to secretary@livetrial.net. No phone move-ups. Pretrial moveups (for either trial day) must be received by the trial secretary by 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2015. Day to day moveups are offered, and must be completed by the time the last ribbon is awarded on Saturday. Dogs so moved up will be entered at the end of the running order, and every effort will be made to accommodate handlers running multiple dogs in the same class. A dog which has been entered in a Novice A class for which it is not eligible to be entered in due to class restrictions on the dog or handler may be moved to the Novice B class under the following conditions: The request for the move must be in writing and presented to the superintendent or trial secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. The request must state the reason and justification for the move from a Novice A class to the Novice B class. AKC AGILITY MOVE-UP FORM Move-ups must be made in writing - verbal requests will not be accepted. Email move-ups are acceptable. Return forms to the Trial Secretary only. Notice to exhibitors using email: if you do not receive an acknowledgement from me, I did not receive your message! I am not responsible for misdirected email, and cannot make allowances for it! AKC Registered Name: AKC Registration Number: Breed/Variety: Owner(s) Name: Please circle the appropriate selection(s): PROGRAM: Regular Preferred CLASS: Standard JWW DAY: Friday Saturday Sunday ENTERED IN: Nov Nov A Nov B Open Excellent MOVE TO: Open Excellent Master JUMP HEIGHT: 4 8 12 16 20 24 26 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS: It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Trial Committee, be asked to leave the trial site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. An exercise area will be provided. All handlers must pick up after their dogs. Anyone not cleaning up after his or her dog will be requested to leave the trial. The owner/handler of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when the class is to be judged. Please help your fellow competitors, the trial workers, and the judge by checking in with the gate steward well ahead of your run, and being prompt at the line when your turn comes to run. Conflicts between the rings should be discussed with the gate steward prior to the start of the class. This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official AKC entry form for this event. AFTER CLOSE WAIT LIST: LTDTC is offering a wait list to fill openings created by withdrawn entries after the trial s closing date/time. A maximum of 40 entries will be placed on the club s wait list. All entries, including wait listed entries, must be received by the Trial Secretary prior to closing at 6:00 pm, September 18, 2015. Any entries withdrawn that are received by 6:00 pm on Monday, September 28, 2015 will be replaced by a wait listed entry if any are available. If a withdrawn entry is replaced by a wait listed entry, a full refund will be issued for the withdrawn entry. Any wait listed entry that does not move off the wait list into the trial by 6:00 pm on September 28, 2015 will not be charged. REFUNDS: Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, excused, disqualified or barred from the competition by action of the Show Committee. No entry fees will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond control of the organizing committee. Entry fees will not be returned after the closing date for any reason with the following exceptions: Bitches that come into season after the closing date will have their full entry fee returned/refunded. Any dog sustaining an injury after the closing date may have their entry fee returned/refunded, less a $5 per day administrative fee. A signed statement from a veterinarian must be presented to the trial secretary at least ½ hour before judging begins. PRIZES AND AWARDS: Dogs must qualify to receive awards. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Placement rosettes will be rewarded for 1 st through 4 th place in each class in each height division. New title rosettes will be awarded to dogs completing an agility title at this trial. All prizes must be claimed at the trial; none will be mailed. Dogs completing MACH, PACH, or PAX titles will receive a bar and ribbon. Please contact secretary@livetrial.net if you may finish one of these titles at the show. CATALOGS: Catalogs will be available by presale. If you would like a catalog, check the catalog box on your entry form and include $10.00 in addition to your entry fees. A limited number of catalogs will be available at the trial. VETERINARIAN: (on call) Veterinarian (on call) VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital 2845 South Harlem Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402 (708) 749-4200 Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Illinois law requires proof of rabies vaccination.

Simplified Jump Height Card Process: When filling out the entry form, there is a new section at the top of the form for exhibitors to designate that your dog needs to be measured. If he needs to be measured, please check the box so that the Trial Secretary knows whether to include your dog on the Dogs To Be Measured List. It is no longer required that you submit a copy of your dog s jump height card with your entry form or show it during day of show check-in. HEIGHT DIVISIONS: Owners are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. Handlers may opt to run in a higher height division in the Regular program, but not in a lower division than their proper height division. Handlers must run in their proper height division in the Preferred program. Regular Preferred 8 4 For dogs 11 inches and under at the withers 12 8 For dogs 14 inches and under at the withers 16 12 For dogs 18 inches and under at the withers 20 16 For dogs 22 inches and under at the withers 24 20 For dogs over 22 inches at the withers 26 Dogs may be entered at this height at their owner s discretion Dogs that run in a height division lower than their proper division will be eliminated RV PARKING: RV parking is available across Vernon Avenue from the show site. DIRECTIONS: From I-294: Exit I-294 at Ogden Avenue East. Continue East on Ogden Avenue for 2.6 miles to East Avenue. Go RIGHT (South) on East Avenue for 0.8 miles. Go LEFT (East) onto 47th Street. Go East on 47th Street for 0.8 miles to Vernon. Turn RIGHT (South) onto Vernon to MAX. From I-55: Exit I-55 at IL-171 North. Continue North on IL-171 for 1.2 miles. Take the 47 th Street Ramp exit and turn LEFT (West) onto 47th Street. Continue on 47th Street for.6 miles to Vernon. Turn LEFT (South) onto Vernon to MAX. HOTEL INFORMATION: The following hotels have graciously agreed to accept guests with dogs, however we must rely on your assistance in keeping this privilege available for future events, so please keep the hotel rooms and grounds clean. As always, please verify that your chosen hotel s policy has not changed. Motel 6: 9625 S. 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL (708) 430-1818 Extended Stay: 15 W. 122nd South Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, IL (630) 323-6630 Red Roof Inn: 7325 Robert Kingery Hwy (IL Rt. 83), Willowbrook, IL (630) 323-8811 Red Roof Inn: 1113 Butterfield Road (IL Rt. 56), Downers Grove, IL (630) 963-4205 DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER: All dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners listing number, or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds are eligible to participate, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of registerable breeds that may participate. Mixed breed dogs that have been listed with AKC Canine Partners may participate provided their listing number has been recorded on the entry form. SAFETY: The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. COURSE FAMILIARIZATION/OBSTACLES: Handlers are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class. A walk-through period will be held prior to each class. The walk-through may be split at the judge s discretion. The judges briefing will outline the course and answer handler questions. Obstacles will meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of the regulations for Agility Trials. There will be no contact familiarization for Novice dogs at any of these trials. ELECTRONIC TIMERS: Lyons Township Dog Training Club will be using electronic timers in all rings. Single copies of the latest edition of the rules may be obtained without charge from the AKC at 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617-3390. Also available online at www.akc.org

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AGILITY ENTRY FORM Lyons Township Dog Training Club October 3 4, 2015 Opens: August 5, 2015 Closes:September 18, 2015 Saturday STD JWW FAST T2B PremSTD PremJWW Sunday STD JWW FAST T2B PremSTD PremJWW Daily Entry Fee: 1 st run $26, 2 nd /3 rd /4 th runs $15, 5 th /6 th runs $10 Make checks payable to: LTDTC; Mail to: Robert Olson, 22W462 Sycamore Dr, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-7406 IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out! ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes Circle one jump height Circle class selections Only one selection per class (both Master & Premier allowed) REGULAR Classes 8 12 16 20 24 26 STD NovA JWW NovA FAST NovA T2B T2B NovB Open Exc Master STD PREFERRED Classes 4 8 12 16 20 NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP PremierP JWW NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP PremierP FAST NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP T2B T2BP Non-Regular Classes International Sweepstakes STD JWW ISC Jump Height - Select: 14 18 26 -or- Jump Height Same as Regular/Preferred SEX HEIGHT AT WITHERS This Dog Needs To Be Measured Yes No BREED VARIETY CALL NAME AKC NAME (INCLUDE AKC TITLES ONLY) AKC NO Enter Complete Registration # below ILP NO. PAL NO. FOREIGN REG. NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY) OWNERS ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP + 4 HANDLER ENTER JR. HANDLER # if applicable AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org. AGREEMENT I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) 233-9767. If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry. SIGN HERE X Telephone Number: Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions. Email Address: In Case of Emergency - Name: Phone #: New Email AEAGL2 (06/15) a